Chiddingfold, Old Thorn Tree 1933
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This old hawthorn tree is mentioned as a landmark in a 500-year-old local deed. It stands in front of a row of pretty tile-hung buildings. In total, 107 buildings in the village are listed as having special historical and architectural interest.

Memories of Chiddingfold, Old Thorn Tree 1933

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My mother has just reached 100 years of age. She was the grand-daughter of a Sarah Barker (née Ayling) who came out to Australia in her early 20's. Sarah had two brothers, David and Alfred Charles. Their parents were George and Betsy Ayling of Chiddingfold. The father had died and Betsy with daughter Sarah and son Alfred Charles migrated to Australia in 1882/3. Sarah married an Australian landowner, Henry Barker ...see more
GREW UP IN CHIDD IN THE 50-60'S. HAPPY MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD DAYS' STILL "HOME" TO ME.. THOUGH NO LONGER LIVING THERE